Data Science Apprentice Review
at Unilever
Degree Apprenticeship
Data Analysis
Bedford, Bedfordshire
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4.2 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I work on a large variety of programming projects, involving python + pandas + rdkit, as well as R + tidyverse, such as creating data analysis packages for R, programming AI/LLMs to analyse freetext responses, and using rdkit + industry standard biochem models to create dashboards for molecule interactions. I also create and present presentations on the projects I am working on.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I greatly enjoy the programme as the variety of projects available to work on allows me to follow what I'm personally interested in while still creating useful programmes.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt many new skills from social skills like networking and team collaboration to technical skills like git, python, R, Pipeline Pilot, etc...
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
the structure is clearly communicated and organised, information about the programme is available at all times through a couple websites.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
they allow 20% of the week to be spent on the uni projects/course, and consistently check up with me on if I need more time to keep up with uni.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
they provide enough resources and a clear structure to follow at your own pace. The work is mostly course work, and details are given well ahead of the deadline.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
the course is very applicable to my job role, and often covers techniques and technologies I use every day, however I typically find my job projects to be much more advanced than my uni projects.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There are many social events and after work sporting activities, from badminton to climbing to board games and many more.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Unilever to a friend?
Yes
Why?
the work culture is relaxed yet productive, and the work itself is interesting and impactful. As well as starting work in such a large company allows you to be exposed to an expanse of workplace events and projects.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Unilever?
every area of Unilever is unique from the rest, research the particular part of the company you're applying to and focus on the practical work you can contribute.
